Lloyd’s syndicate Probitas 1492 has appointed Marcus Bale as head of strategy and development for retail.

An active underwriter at ProSight Specialty Insurance prior to joining Probitas, Bale will be in charge of expanding the underwriting syndicate’s retail portfolio. His industry know-how spans the areas of strategy, business development, underwriting management, and product innovation.

“We’re pleased to welcome Marcus to the Probitas team at such an exciting time for our business,” commented Probitas chief executive Ash Bathia. “He brings valuable experience to the table, allowing us to continue to bring new and accretive business to the Lloyd's market through innovative solutions.” 

Probitas specialises in property, construction, and casualty insurance and reinsurance solutions. The syndicate underwrites risks across the UK, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Canada.


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